Turn left at Orion

[Stargazer Jack]

Hello, I have heard a few times that a new edition of TLaO is coming out this year. Does anyone know when? Thanks

[Skiddins]

I think I saw something on Amazon that mentioned a release of it that was ring bound so it would be easier to use outside etc.

[JB80]

31st of August it seems. And it does say spiral bound as well.

Turn Left at Orion: Hundreds of Night Sky Objects to See in a Home Telescope - and How to Find Them: Amazon.co.uk: Guy Consolmagno, Dan M. Davis: Books#_

[todd8137]

go to there web site cambridge press i think its oct /nov i am waiting my self

[Charon]

Hi Jack,

I have one on order (ring binder version) from Amazon due for delivery 3rd September.

Derek

[Stargazer Jack]

Thanks for the information, it seems like it is towards the later part of year

[Nexus 6]

Good to see, about as good a book, for the visual observer, as it gets

[Stargazer Jack]

Just one question, what does it mean by home telescope?

[hamiclar01]

Their usual stress is a small aperture telescope or binoculars, something affordable and practical for most homes

[Stargazer Jack]

Thanks for that

[glowjet]

Equally as good as TL@O, but far more extensive ( and cheaper ) is Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders, comes highly recommended.

[brantuk]

The observations made in TL@O were made with a small refractor (3" I believe) from a back yard in New York and shows you how to find your first 100 deep sky objects.

It's quite amazing what you can see in a small scope from a back yard in such a light polluted location. It includes illustrations to show what you're looking for, localised star maps, and star hopping instructions to find it. As well as information about each object.

Very nicely written and easy to follow. The ring binder version is a good idea cos you can have it alonside you at the scope.

Illustrated Guide To Astronomical Wonders is very similar in style and readability, except it's much bigger (as John says) with more objects, and is laid out by season and in constellation order. Again there's a ring binder version, and both books have other general sections on telescopes and stargazing.

I have both and would recommend either - especially if you're new or considering getting a scope, cos they give you a great idea of what you're going to see

[Stinky_Pete]

I loved my copy, its currently full of notes of dates when i first found an object (like, the moon ca1980 odd)

tbh i still have not found them all, and i have refused to let my self tick one off if i had found it using the goto.

[umadog]

Yes, the Introduction says that most objects observed were within 15 miles of Manhattan, although a few of the fainter southern objects were observed from darker areas of Long Island.

[Stephen]

I just got an update on my pre order for the new (ring bound) copy - date has been moved forward to Aug 16th :)

[JamesF]

Have to concur with brantuk. If you have a small scope or are a real beginner with no idea what to look for then I think TLaO is possibly the better place to start. IGtAW is a good next step or perhaps more suited to the slightly more confident or knowledgeable beginner. I use both, depending on my mood.

James

[JoLo]

Can't beat TLaO when starting out...my copy is falling apart from use. I found the naked eye/finder scope/scope POVs unique, and very useful for a newbie.

[Stargazer Jack]

Is the release date still the 16th? Thanks

[bcfcciderhead]

Cambridge press (on there web site) says sept 2011, but Amazon says nothing so it could be 16th

[bcfcciderhead]

I just placed an order with Amazon £17:24, soon as i got a email that it has been sent i will let you know

[bcfcciderhead]

Just been told it will been dispatched on 25th aug - 30th aug, so being released for the 16th of aug could be correct

[Stargazer Jack]

Thanks for that

[tom714uk]

Equally as good as TL@O, but far more extensive ( and cheaper ) is Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders, comes highly recommended.

Just been to the library and had a look at this in my lunch break. It's excellent and I think I'll buy it (unless I like TLaO more when it comes out). Very readable, a sizeable section on each object, descriptions of what you'll see in binoculars and a 10" dob, instructions on precisely how to star-hop to each target, and guides for beginners to everything related to DSO observing.

Tom

[great_bear]

I hope they've removed the somewhat mad section about NEVER cleaning eyepieces!

[chunky]

amazon is say 30th sept?